A zine fair in Sydney on 4th September 2011

Something for the Zinata…

Vanessa here, with a note on what I’ve been working on for the zine pinata, a tiny A8 zine to go in the belly of the beast (whatever the beast might end up being – we are yet to construct it). I usually favour A5 zines, so shrinking things down small is a challenge for me. The great thing about it, though, is that you come out with a zine that only takes up one piece of paper – in fact I can make 2 zines from one piece of A4 paper, which is very satisfying for someone who usually condemns herself to spending hours photocopying 40 page behemoths…

Here the typewriter’s out, the papers are stacking up, the tea’s being drunk. But for the final result, you will have to come and have a bash at the zinata as that’s where copies of this zine will be.

Anyone else who is sending us little zines for the zinata, make sure you do so now! The same goes for our Absent Zinesters – and there’s more info below for both of these if you need to refresh your memories on what to do. The main thing to remember is, get it to us this week.

It's the first ever Snapdragon Zine Fair, a day to meet zinemakers, browse trade and buy zines, and take part in the world's first zine pinata!
Come to the Red Rattler, 6 Faversham St Marrickville, on September 4th, 11am - 4pm.